Technics RS-M245X - From Nothing to Playback in One Video

I watched this old DBX equipped Technics RS-M245X sit there on eBay for weeks before I took pity on it and grabbed it for $90 Canadian. Let's see how bad it is. This deck retailed for around $330 USD back in 1983, and is among the better two head machines they made.

BE CAREFUL with these old late 70s and early 80s Technics/Panasonic/National units. They are infamous for bad capacitors, and this machine is no exception. Think twice about buying if you're not ready for that.

Belts used:
178mm IC x 4mm (capstan)
142mm IC x 1.2mm square (mode)
90mm IC x 1.2mm square (take up drive)

Idler is available from Fix Your Audio as of 2024, but did not need changing in this machine.

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